Shape Your Own Mini Simmons Surfboard

The first thing I recommend is to get educated on the Mini Simmons design, the first place to start is with KEEL NATION a book we put together to help you get started with Mini Simmons surfboard design.

Next, if you want to dig into the Mini Simmons history and read John Elwell’s detailed study of the contributions Bob Simmons made click here.

You can either sketch the design out by hand or you can use some computer assisted software to come up with a sick mini simmons shape.

Go here to find out how to download and install the AKU software (Dude, it’s free!)

And if you need a Mini Simmons template file to get you started just fill out the form below and we’ll send you a free AKU Mini Simmons template (we’ll send the AKU file via email and you can download and open with the AKU software).

Get A Template To Shape Your You Own Mini Simmons Surfboard

Another option is to send you design file to an AKU machine shop (find a AKU shaping shop near you). This is a good way to do your first Mini Simmons if you have never shaped before. Basically you’ll just have to finish the rails and do some light sanding.

Ok, now that you have your template (or machined blank) we are ready to either finish the shape or get busy shaping.

You might want to review our various shaping videos and posts on shaping before getting stated, they will give you a good base and help you fine tune your new shape. Here are some of the top posts: